Espresso Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Espresso Chocolate Banana Bread recipe combines the rich flavors of espresso and chocolate with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

The recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, flavorful loaf that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.

Delicious Espresso Chocolate Banana Bread

This banana bread features a blend of mashed bananas, espresso powder, and chocolate chips, creating a deliciously rich and aromatic treat. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!